Our purpose is to preserve and serve the traditionally based Japanese/Okinawan Karate Ryuha. Though Karate is fast becoming a widely acceptable part of the sporting environment which for youth is a great way to introduce the beloved Karate to the community the traditions must be preserved that have existed in the countries in which it began. The traditions of the last 200 yrs as it was conceived both in Okinawa and Japan. We are a multi-style federation in which we co-exist without regard for political agenda or a monopoly of any one style. All traditional Ryuha are functional and workable but require the practitioner to be of sound moral and ethical principles and behavior as well as solid practice of his or her particular style. We believe there is no one style that is dominant or consider better than another rather, it is that participant, practitioner who on any given day may be the dominant factor, not his or her style.
We respect all traditional styles and do not favor one of the other. KOJF (Karate of Japan Federation) is open to all style memberships as long as the character of the member is above board and of high morals and ethics and sound character. Opportunities provided by each style, each style head, each member or sensei exist for the betterment overall of KOJF's membership as well as that of the styles following. We at KOJF will always attempt to serve the membership for the greater good of preserving each individual Karate Ryuha.
The reputation of each member is protected as much as possible by each member adhereing to the "code of conduct" provided to each member at time of joining. Standard protocol exist in most all styles(Ryuha) and they are not diluted by virtue of membership. Each style(Ryuha) controls it's ranking, titles, etc and not dependent upon KOJF for such direction unless requested. We are not the issuer of rank or titles for any one style(Ryuha) rather we leave that for each members particular style(Ryuha) to provide. Opportunities for rank advancement exist but require proper documentation henceforth before any such occurance can happen. We prefer again to leave that to individual members seniors and style heads for which they practice to occur and not for KOJF to involve ourselves in such occurance.
Membership is preferred to be acquired by virtue of a reputable member in good standing to make the recommendation and not by mere request. As we grow it is important that members in good standing make such recommendations with a strong moral compass guiding those recommendations as the character and reputation of each member is dependent upon the whole of membership and it's actions henceforth.
Should you have further questions or interest please feel free to contact the Senior Chairman of KOJF via email: kojfinternational@gmail.com
Humbly here to serve mankind through karate-do,
Dwight Holley
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